Windows is unable to find a system volume that meets its criteria

[adrin]

I am using Windows XP Pro. I am had bought a Vista Ultimate Upgrade DVD. I want to dual boot my system. But if I go with the upgrade, XP will be wiped out. Just to test I begin with clean installation. I had created a separate partition for Vista only. But there is no option available in Upgrade DVD. I cannot choose the partition. Is there a way by which I can still keep my XP partition as it is and install Vista on the same. Thanks.

[Hilfiger]

For a dual boot system you need standalone installation disc of Vista. It is not going to work with upgrade disc I think and there is no option available in that through which you can install Vista is separate partition. I will recommend you to upgrade XP and if you do not like Vista you can simply install Windows XP back in separate partition.

[supremer]

Upgrade only works on existing installed Windows. It will not help you to get a fresh installation on separate disc. You have to buy a dvd that offers you completely installation from scratch. You just purchased a upgrade disc. It is right that you can upgrade and if you do not like you can install Windows XP one more time in the separate partition.